The Life Coach for Working Moms Podcast (Katelyn Denning)
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| 13 Aug 2024 | 5 - Smooth Transitions: Planning and Adapting to New Routines | 00:24:27 | |
Whether you're in back-to-school season or navigating another change in your weekly schedule, transitions are a constant in life, especially as a working parent. In this episode, I'm walking you through a few simple steps that will help you plan for and adapt to changes in your routine with confidence and ease. Maybe you're taking on a new project at work, transitioning your kid from a crib to a toddler bed, weaning your baby, or starting a new class or sport, whatever the change, it starts with understanding the dates and data, creating a plan, anticipating obstacles, and making proactive decisions. If you're not in the middle of a transition now, chances are you will be soon. So, tune in and learn how to plan for and adapt your routines for life's transitions.
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| 10 Dec 2024 | 22 - My Favorite Planners and How to Choose the Best One For You | 00:30:49 | |
Before you click buy on a new planner or implement a new task management app, let's make sure you know what you need your planner to do for you. With the new year around the corner, it's exciting to think about a fresh start and finally getting your life organized. But as someone who has a stack of half-filled planners, I know too well what it feels like to buy a planner hoping it'll change your life, only to realize that the problem was never actually the planner, it was you. In this episode, I walk you through seven critical questions to consider before you make any changes or purchase anything new and I also share my 4 favorite paper planners in case you're in the market.
And if you want to start fresh in 2025 and learn how to manage your time, plan intentionally, and create space for more than just work and parenting, join me for a small group coaching program exclusively for working moms. Click here to learn more.
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| 21 Jan 2025 | 27 - Should I Quit My Job? A Working Mom's Dilemma | 00:21:36 | |
Have you ever thought about quitting your job? Maybe you're tired of being pulled in a million directions and feel like it would just be easier if you weren't working. Or maybe your job is no longer fulfilling or even possible to do in the amount of time you have. But making a change as big as leaving your job is one worth taking your time with and really think about. In this episode, I'm sharing my favorite questions to ask yourself when you're at a crossroads in your career.
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| 19 Nov 2024 | 19 - The Art of Wrapping Up Your Workday | 00:21:12 | |
If you're tired of the after-work, evening hustle feeling so exhausting as you start up your "second shift", try changing the way that you wrap up your workday. The way that you transition from work mode to mom mode has the power to positively impact your evenings and the quality time that you have with your kids. In this episode I share real-life examples and ideas of how you can intentionally close the loop on your workday whether you have 1 minute or 15. Are you ready for a smoother, more enjoyable transition into your evenings? Listen in.
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| 28 Jan 2025 | 28 - How Tracking Your Time Helps You Find More of It | 00:21:06 | |
Do you really know where all your time is going? We think we have a good idea - work, childcare, chores, errands, appointments, sleep, etc. But when you're trying to find time for the things that are most important to you, you need more than just "a good idea". You need data. Time tracking is one of the most valuable tools that we have to truly understand our time and how we choose to use it. Time tracking helps you identify patterns, confront assumptions, and ultimately make meaningful changes that could get you time back in your days. In this episode, I'm sharing how to start your own time tracking exercise, including the tool that I use and love for collecting my own data.
And if you want to have your time tracking log personally reviewed by me for feedback and ideas, that's the first things we're doing in my group coaching program for working moms - Beyond Balance. We're starting in just a couple of weeks and spots are limited. You can learn more and apply to be considered for the group at www.themothernurture.com/interest.
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| 15 Oct 2024 | 14 - The Hidden Cost of Indecision: How to Reclaim Your Time | 00:21:32 | |
We all know what decision fatigue is and how we should create routines, habits, and even uniforms to reduce the number of decisions we have to make. But the other piece of decision fatigue that's not talked about as much is indecision - delaying or prolonging a decision because we tell ourselves we need more time or more information. Every unmade decision is like an open loop in your brain costing you time and energy just like a nail in your tire that is slowly leaking air while you drive. The faster you can make your decision, the less air you'll leak. Learning how to recognize indecision and having strategies to help you make faster, more confident decisions will help save you so much time, energy, and mental space. But the key is knowing which decisions to make quickly, and which decisions to take your time with. In this episode, you'll learn it all, including my five favorite hacks for getting over the indecision hump. Key Takeaways:
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| 10 Sep 2024 | 9 - How to Reset & Refocus After Tough Parenting Moments | 00:20:10 | |
Do you ever find your day completely derailed after a challenging parenting moment? Or maybe you're in a tough parenting season and those feelings are bleeding over into all the other areas of life, impacting your productivity, focus, and mood. In this podcast episode, Katelyn relates, sharing a recent chaotic parenting morning and offers some ideas on how to manage yourself and reset your day so you can still do what needs to be done. She explores practical steps to transition from parenting to work mode and from work to parenting mode. Katelyn also highlights the interconnectedness of family and work life and shares how coaching can support busy working moms in navigating these complexities.
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| 27 Aug 2024 | 7 - The Secret to Being a More Patient and Present Mom | 00:17:33 | |
Do you wish you had more patience or that you were more present when you're with your kids? Have you ever felt guilty for how you reacted in the moment and then spent hours reading and watching parenting experts to learn what to do differently next time? You could learn all the skills and have the best tips and phrases at your fingertips, but if you're overwhelmed by work and life it will take so much more effort to respond patiently. Because that patient version of you is buried underneath the mental load of all that's on your plate. If you want to put those parenting skills to use, the best thing you can do is create mental space. Put the autopilots tasks of life on autopilot so you have the capacity to respond patiently and the peace of mind to be present with who is in front of you. This week's episode is all about creating mental capacity so you can be the parent that you've always wanted to be. This one is a must-listen. Key Takeaways:
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| 30 Jul 2024 | 3 - Life Admin Made Easy: Creating a Monthly Wrap-up Process | 00:20:52 | |
You know those life admin tasks that are a step beyond basics like grocery shopping, paying bills, and taking out the trash? The things that you'd like to be doing more regularly, but when life gets busy they fall to the backburner. Things like checking in on your finances or reviewing your budget, sorting kid artwork, cleaning out your inbox, managing photos on your phone, or adding notes to a keepsake journal or memory book for your kids. All things that aren't necessary for daily life to run, but things that make you feel like you really have it together. I like to call these tasks "next-level adulting". In this episode, I walk you through a monthly wrap-up process that I've been using for the last 5 months as a way to make sure I'm not forgetting about these "next-level" tasks. This wrap-up has also become a fun ritual that helps me review all the progress I've made and also appreciate life and the passage of time. I'm sharing exactly what's on my month-end checklist and tips for how you can create your own. Key Takeaways:
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| 03 Sep 2024 | 8 - Laundry Hacks: Simple Chore Solutions for Busy, Working Moms | 00:26:00 | |
Are you tired of the laundry piling up? Of the soccer socks or the dance leotard never being clean when you need them? Learn how to create a routine that puts laundry, or any other mundane chore, on autopilot so it's not something you even have to think about. Because for most of us, laundry will always be something we have to do. But that doesn't mean it has to be frustrating. Tune in for some practical tips, encouragement, and a fresh perspective on the "mundane" tasks of life.
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| 17 Sep 2024 | 10 - Say Goodbye to Last-Minute Dinner Stress | 00:21:11 | |
Everyone dreads the question, "What should we have for dinner?". After a long day, the last thing you want to do is make another decision, especially one about what to eat. So, if you want to get out of the nightly scramble to figure out what to have for dinner, you'll need a meal plan. In this episode, Katelyn teaches you a super simple way to think about and create your own meal planning routine that will free up stress, relieve some of your mental load, and make evenings easier. Whether you’re new to meal planning or looking for ways to improve what you already do, this episode is sure to give you some fresh ideas and super simple actionable steps.
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| 06 Aug 2024 | 4 - The Real Reason You Don't Have Enough Time | 00:26:46 | |
If you're always looking for the next app, a better planner, or the productivity hack that will help you fit it all in, you might actually be avoiding having to decide what your priorities are and what you're going to let go of. Choosing what your priorities are in this season and letting go or setting aside those things that don't make the cut is an incredibly tough thing to do. But it's the fastest way to stop feeling so rushed, stretched thin, and overwhelmed. In this episode, I want you to explore the freedom that comes with deciding to not do everything and the relief it offers once you make that decision. I'm sharing practical examples and strategies to help you identify and let go of extra commitments and unrealistic expectations so you can create more space in your life. Tune in to learn how confronting decisions can transform your life from an endless to-do list to a fulfilling experience. Key Takeaways:
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| 12 Nov 2024 | 18 - The Truth About Morning Routines for Working Moms | 00:21:01 | |
So many books and articles have been written about what successful people do to start their day. If we're not waking up early to workout, meditate, and get a jump start on our day, what are even doing? But as busy, working parents, with interrupted sleep and irregular wake-up times, it can be so hard to be consistent with morning routines, let alone to find time to drink a cup of coffee in peace. In this episode, I'm challenging the idea of a morning routine and offering up a new approach to mornings as a busy, working parent. An approach that takes into consideration the responsibilities and lack of sleep that parents, especially parents of young kids, are facing. You don't have to give up the idea entirely, but you I would encourage you to embrace some flexibility and reduce the pressure to do it all. You can still have a successful morning, it just might look a little different than the ones we read about.
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| 08 Oct 2024 | 13 - Holiday Planning Starts Now: Avoid Burnout and Enjoy the Season | 00:17:23 | |
If you want a more relaxed, enjoyable holiday season, it's time to start planning now. I'm excited to bring back my Stress Less This Holiday workshop on November 7, 2024. Regardless of what you celebrate, there are so many activities, events, and things to do those last two months of the year. If you set aside 90 minutes now to think through your calendar, your tasks, and your decisions, you'll save yourself hours of time, energy, and stress later on. I want you to not only have a plan and a list, but to also know what your priorities are for this season. What's important to you? What memories do you want to make? How do you want to feel? You can have the best plan and the most beautiful calendar, but if you don't know why you're doing any of it, you'll end up feeling dissatisfied and exhausted. I want you to end the year feeling at peace and like you still have the energy to reflect on this beautiful life you're creating! Get your ticket today at www.themothernurture.com/holidays. Key Takeaways:
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| 15 Jul 2024 | 0 - Welcome to the Podcast! | 00:16:16 | |
Welcome to the Life Coach for Working Moms Podcast! Settle in and get to know your host, Katelyn Denning, as she shares her journey from writer to podcaster, from professional to working mom of 3, and from the corporate world to now supporting working moms as a life and executive coach. This podcast will be your guide to effectively managing your time, learning to set boundaries, navigating career changes and opportunities, and prioritizing the most important things in your life. Get ready for actionable ideas, relatable life stories, inspiration, and a supportive community.
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| 14 Jan 2025 | 26 - The Unexpected Power of Saying Less | 00:21:00 | |
Listen to these powerful client stories of how intentionally saying less has made all the difference in parenting, in leadership, and in difficult conversations about boundaries and priorities. We live in a busy and noisy world, especially as parents, with little time to pause and embrace the silence. But when we do, we can hear so much more. We can hear what our kids really need. We can hear what's actually the problem at work. And we can hear our own thoughts about what is actually important. After you finish this episode, I challenge you to practice pausing, embracing the silence, and saying yes and tell me that you don't feel a difference in how you connect to those around you and to yourself as a working mom.
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| 24 Dec 2024 | 24 - Rethinking Resolutions as a Busy Working Mom | 00:26:33 | |
Do you find new year goal-setting to just be another thing you have to add to your already full plate? More pressure, more things to do, more areas where you could fall short or not follow through? I'd like to offer a different approach to setting resolutions for the new year. One that's more flexible, less rigid, and easier to fit into your busy, working mom schedule. Listen in to learn a new way of approaching new year resolutions and goal-setting. Plus, I'm sharing some of my own ideas for 2025 and what I'm thinking about focusing in a very realistic, and doable way. But of course, I reserve the right to change my mind, and so do you. Happy New Year!
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| 23 Jul 2024 | 2 - Finding Time for Your Goals: Making Small Steps Count | 00:22:05 | |
Feeling frustrated that you don't have enough time to accomplish your goals like you did before kids? In this podcast episode, we discuss how to take on those things you really want to do, like exercising more, improving friendships, job searching, or just getting your family photos organized so you can finally order that album. By breaking down your big goals into smaller, manageable steps, you'll be amazed at how much progress you can make even with a busy schedule. I'm sharing real-life examples of what this looks like in action so you can apply it to your own big goals. By the end of this episode, I want you embracing the idea that something is better than nothing and celebrating every bit of progress along the way. Tune in to discover how you can start achieving your goals today.
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| 05 Nov 2024 | 17 - Note-Taking: The Simple Habit That'll Save You Time & Energy | 00:24:07 | |
In this episode, we're getting nerdy and looking at the value of mining your everyday life for data. Taking strategic notes not only helps you remember things that are so easy to forget when life is full, but those notes also help your future self make faster, more informed decisions. No more wasting time reinventing the wheel or making the same mistakes year after year. When you take notes in this way, you'll have all the information you need to make life better with each iteration. I'm sharing real-life examples of the types of notes I take throughout the year on holidays, travel, kid activities, and more. Plus I walk you through the tool that I use and how you can choose a note-taking tool that'll work for you and your family. Listen in so you can learn how to build your second-brain and free up precious space and energy for the things that are right in front of you. Key Takeaways:
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| 07 Jan 2025 | 25 - How to Survive Endless School Closings and Sick Days | 00:24:48 | |
Tis the season for snow days, holidays, sick days, and so many other unexpected reasons for the kids to be home when you need to work. In this episode, I'm sharing what I do from the moment I receive the call (or hear the cough) to still be able to get things done while also navigating having a kid at home. Listen in for some ideas and to be reminded that you're not alone!
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| 03 Dec 2024 | 21 - There's No Such Thing as a Normal Week | 00:14:53 | |
As working parents with kids, work, and a life to take care of, there's "always something". What is a "normal" week anyway? It's probably one where everything went according to plan. But is that really realistic to expect? I would argue that "abnormal" weeks are the norm and the sooner we come to expect that, the easier it is to be flexible when plans change. In this episode, I'm sharing personal anecdotes and client stories to highlight the importance of flexibility, lowering expectations, and celebrating small wins to manage the unpredictable weeks, plus the phrase that I use instead of "it is what it is."
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| 01 Oct 2024 | 12 - Reclaiming Joy: How to Celebrate the Small Moments in Your Busy Mom Life | 00:28:12 | |
If you're feeling like you're repeating the same day over and over again, stuck on a hamster wheel of working, completing chores, and taking care of kids, one of the easiest and fastest ways to break up that cycle is to celebrate the small wins. We're taught to celebrate the big milestones in the life - birthdays, anniversaries, holidays - but what about all of the other amazing, beautiful, everyday things that we do and experience? What might shift if we focused as much on those celebrations as we do on what we didn't do? This episode will help you see how powerful everyday celebrations can be for feeling good about your life and progress, despite it being busy and full! From personal anecdotes to client experiences, you'll learn practical tips on simple yet meaningful ways to celebrate. And bonus, learn how that can impact your kids and your family culture. Key Takeaways:
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| 15 Jul 2024 | 1 - The Power of a Simple To-Do List to Lessen Your Mental Load | 00:29:03 | |
Do you ever feel like your brain is about to explode from holding onto too much? All those reminders, dates, errands, messages you need to send, and things you need to order run like a ticker in the background of your mind. Well, before you can even think about how and when you're going to get all those things done, you need to ease the overwhelm and create some mental space. And the easiest way to do that is so simple that most people skip over it in favor of more complicated processes. It's a to-do list. In this episode, I explain why the first exercise I do with all my coaching clients is an audit of their to-do list. When you're feeling overwhelmed by your mental load, the best thing you can do is get everything out of your head and onto a list so you can make sense of it and make a plan. I walk you through how to get started today, even if it's just by grabbing a piece of paper. I also share some of my favorite to-do list tools and how to choose the one that's right for you. Pop in those earbuds and get ready to lessen your mental load. Resources + Links:
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| 26 Nov 2024 | 20 - Navigating Family Travel with Realistic Expectations | 00:24:36 | |
It's not a vacation, it's "taking the show on the road". There's so much that goes into preparing for and actually executing on travel once you have kids. And particularly for working moms, who are navigating work responsibilities up to and even sometimes throughout travel, it's a lot. In this episode, I'm offering practical tips to help make travel a little less stressful and a little more enjoyable, including ways that you can share the mental load of everything that goes into making a trip a reality. And yes, a lot of it does come down to your expectations, but we're talking about that too! Listen in if you've got travel plans on the horizon or if you're thinking about taking more trips with your kids this year. It's possible to shift your perspective and welcome the ups and downs of "doing life in a new place".
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| 20 Aug 2024 | 6 - Seize the Day: Making the Most of Your Time | 00:18:26 | |
How often do you carry-over tasks from day to day? Your to-do list is so long, and you never have enough time to get to it all so those items sit for days or weeks never getting crossed off. It's defeating and makes you think that you're "behind" or not doing enough, which is not the case at all. But if you want to feel differently about how efficient and productive you are, you have to change the way you plan your days. In this episode, I walk you through a different approach that will have you feeling accomplished and proud as you wrap up your days. You'll learn how to look more closely at your time, decide what your priorities are, and then shorten your plan to be reflective of the time you actually have. Ready to seize the day? Listen in.
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| 29 Oct 2024 | 16 - 4 Mistakes to Avoid this Holiday Season | 00:20:51 | |
In this podcast episode, Katelyn shares the four most common mistakes that she sees working moms make this time of year. With so much on the calendar in November and December from holidays, events, celebrations, and school breaks, if you're not careful, you can easily overcommit yourself and feel completely burned out come January 1st. But with a little awareness and intention, you can create a plan that supports you through the season and helps you create the end-of-year experience that you want. In my annual holiday planning workshop, Stress Less This Holiday, I'll guide you through the planning process that considers your schedule, your energy, your family, your work, and the memories that you want to create. You'll walk away with a clear head, a well thought out plan, and know exactly what needs to get done so that you can stop stressing and be present for it all. Get your ticket today at www.themothernurture.com/holidays. Key Takeaways:
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| 22 Oct 2024 | 15 - Planning for the Unexpected: Productivity Strategies for Working Moms | 00:15:55 | |
Is it possible to plan for the unexpected? When kids have to stay home sick or a work emergency pops up and you have to throw your plan out the window, what is even the point? Why create a plan if circumstances mean you can't follow it? In this episode, I want to challenge you to see the value of your plan even when nothing goes according to plan. It gives you the information you need to be able to find a solution to whatever has popped up. It helps you see what is actually important and what is not.
And while it may not be possible to see into the future and plan for the unexpected, there are strategies you can use to make things easier when the unexpected pops up. I'm sharing three of my favorites and several personal examples of what planning for the unexpected looks like in my life as a working mom of three young kids.
If you want to learn how to create a plan that will support you even when things change, join me for my holiday planning workshop for busy, working moms. Stress Less This Holiday is happening on November 7th and you can get your ticket at themothernurture.com/holidays.
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| 17 Dec 2024 | 23 - Managing Daily Interruptions: Strategies for Staying Focused | 00:19:13 | |
It's no wonder we have trouble focusing and getting anything done during the day! The constant stream of emails, text messages, and pings is relentless forcing our days to be more reactive than proactive. But it's unrealistic to think you can just turn off all notifications. For many, being responsive to clients and colleagues is a part of the job. And as parents, being unavailable is too risky. What if your child is sick or there's an emergency? In this episode, Katelyn shares realistic strategies and tips for how to find a balance of focused time for the proactive projects and work that you need to do, while still being responsive to the interruptions that come in throughout the day.
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| 24 Sep 2024 | 11 - No More Excuses: Prioritizing Self-Care One Step at a Time | 00:24:36 | |
Health is everything and yet, when you're a busy, working mom it can be so easy to let the everyday habits of self-care fall to the backburner. Seemingly basic healthy habits like drinking water, brushing your teeth, and getting enough sleep can be hard to keep up with when you just don't have the time or the energy. Through real-life examples, including the story of a client who struggled to drink enough water, Katelyn walks you through the exact strategies she uses with her clients to make healthy habits and self-care more manageable and sustainable.
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